Dove Academy of Detroit vs Pershing High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dove Academy of Detroit
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
Pershing High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
| Measure | Dove Academy of Detroit Detroit, Michigan | Pershing High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1457 of 1,581 | #586 of 591 |
| National rank | #48416 of 50,301 | #16714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dove Academy of Detroit scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 8.4).
- •Dove Academy of Detroit does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Dove Academy of Detroit does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Dove Academy of Detroit does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 91.3%).
- •Dove Academy of Detroit does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
- •Dove Academy of Detroit is the larger school with 487 students compared with 415.
- •Dove Academy of Detroit is a charter school while Pershing High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dove Academy of Detroit better than Pershing High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dove Academy of Detroit ranks higher (13.2 vs 8.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dove Academy of Detroit and Pershing High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dove Academy of Detroit: 487. Pershing High School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dove Academy of Detroit and Pershing High School rank in Michigan?
Dove Academy of Detroit is 1457th of 1,581 and Pershing High School is 586th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).